Vulnerability Description
Safari in WebKit in Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.2 directly accesses URLs within PDF files without the normal security checks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via links in a PDF file.
CVSS Score
5.1
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/420316Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-229A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/420316Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-229A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2522?
CVE-2005-2522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Safari in WebKit in Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.4.2 directly accesses URLs within PDF files without the normal security checks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via links in a PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2522?
CVE-2005-2522 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Mac Os X.